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At the conclusion of Khushi’s performance, the entire audience gave her a standing ovation. Laura jumped to her feet to applaud, but was quickly reminded of her recent injury and was forced to sit down again. After the applause, Khushi began to speak to the audience. Laura was shocked to hear that Khushi’s voice was not the smoky voice of the seductive woman she appeared to be, but rather a cute, kind, and somewhat shy one.

“H-hi everyone! Oh my goodness, there’s so many of you! Thank you so much for coming to see my performance! It means a lot to me!” The audience applauded again. “I’m so sorry I was somewhat limited in my choreography! I always said I was waiting for my big break, well I got it unfortunately!” The audience laughed. “Anyway, I would love to meet all of you! I will be at the signing table in the lobby after the show. I would love if you would come by so I can shake your hand! Or rather… I guess you could shake whatever part of my hand isn’t casted. I’ll also be signing autographs! J-Just realize my handwriting isn’t the best right now. And as a special prize, one of my assistants will be drawing a ticket number in just a minute for one lucky guest to give ME an autograph, on my cast!”

Laura’s mind immediately went to her friend Loli, sitting in her wheelchair back at the apartment. Wouldn’t an autograph be the best thing to make her feel better? Laura decided to leave immediately so that she wouldn’t have to wait long in line, as her toe was really throbbing by this point. She excused herself and limped awkwardly out of the theatre, trying to move her foot in a way that avoided putting pressure directly on her big toe. Given that she was wearing heels, this was no easy task. As she neared the grand staircase leading down to the lobby, she heard voices beginning to draw near.

“Khushi must be finished drawing the name for her cast signing. That means everyone is heading to the lobby.” Laura thought. “I better get down there quickly.” Still walking off-center on her heel, Laura begin moving down the stairs at a quicker pace. Suddenly, it happened. The heel on Laura’s injured foot snapped and her ankle twisted with a crack. Laura tumbled down the grand staircase, bones cracking throughout her descent. Poor Laura lay in a heap at the bottom of the stairs, unable to do anything except moan. She heard footsteps running toward her.

“Miss! Miss! Can you hear me!” Laura’s blurry vision recognized the source of the voice as none other than Khushi kneeling next to her. “You poor thing! One of my assistants is calling an ambulance right now! Hang in there ok?” Laura saw Khushi move both her torso awkwardly to try to position her fingers to stroke her head, but realizing how futile this endeavor was slipped off a sandal and carressed Laura’s head with her cute painted toes.

“Well I suppose it could be worse than this, having an adorable girl dote on me with her cute little toes…” Laura thought before she lost consciousness.